WHAT IS AT STAKE

FOREWORD

Plans for the redevelopment of Dakota Crescent were made known sometime in 2014. After the announcement, HDB started to brief the residents about their relocation options and the plan to move the residents to another new block of flats. During this period, several residents came to share with me that they will miss the place after staying at Dakota Crescent for more than 50 years. They have so much stories to tell and so much memories attached to the place.

Even people whom I have not met before came up to me to share about their younger days growing up in the Old Airport estate and Dakota Crescent area.

Sometime in 2015, a few residents approached me to ask whether the Government can consider preserving Dakota Crescent. I had several meetings with these residents and other interested parties to better understand their viewpoint. After hearing them out, I encouraged them to put up a conservation report for submission to the Government.

This report is the culmination of the efforts of these people. People who cared about the cultural heritage of Dakota Crescent; people who wanted to preserve memories; and people who wanted to ensure that our future generations would have something more to remember Dakota Crescent.

I commend the authors of this Report for their efforts and their commitment. I have agreed to submit their Conservation Report to the Government for consideration and would do my part to canvass the Government to consider the preservation of Dakota Crescent flats.

Lim Biow Chuan Member of Parliament for Mountbatten SMC Sept 2016